BSc Hons Construction Management

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

London Metropolitan University

Program Overview

This dynamic degree is designed for students who want to be at the forefront of the construction industry, leading projects and turning blueprints into reality in one of the world's most exciting cities. You'll master the essential skills to manage construction projects from start to finish, learning how to control costs, coordinate teams, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest standard.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1: In your first year, you'll build a strong foundation in the core principles of the construction industry and the built environment. You'll explore key areas through modules such as Construction Technology and Introduction to Management, establishing the essential technical and managerial knowledge required for your degree.

Year 2: Your second year delves deeper into the legal, financial, and practical skills required to run a complex project. You'll tackle crucial subjects such as Construction Contract Law and Project Planning and Delivery, learning how to manage risk, programme effectively, and navigate the contractual frameworks that govern the industry.

Year 3: The final year is where you synthesise all your knowledge and focus on strategic leadership and innovation. You'll engage with advanced topics in Strategic and Commercial Management and Production Management, and apply everything you've learned to a significant Undergraduate Dissertation on a topic you are passionate about.

Focus areas: Project Planning, Commercial Management, Construction Law, Building Information Modelling (BIM), Sustainable Construction, Health and Safety.

Learning outcomes: Plan, execute, and control construction projects; Manage project finances and commercial risk; Apply legal and contractual principles; Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams; Utilise digital technologies like BIM.

Professional alignment: This degree is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), providing a clear and direct pathway to professional membership after graduation.

Reputation: London Metropolitan University is known for providing career-focused education with strong industry links, particularly within the London construction sector, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for the workplace.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At London Metropolitan University, we believe the best way to learn construction management is by managing real-world projects, and our location in the heart of a global city provides a living laboratory for your studies. You'll gain hands-on experience using industry-standard technology in our dedicated labs and apply your learning to live briefs from our network of London-based industry partners, ensuring you graduate with the practical skills and confidence to lead from day one.

Your learning will be brought to life through a variety of practical activities:

Specialist BIM and Digital Construction Hub: You'll get hands-on with the software that drives modern construction in our dedicated computing suite, learning to create and manage complex projects using Building Information Modelling (BIM) applications like Revit and Navisworks.
The 'Simulated Project Office': Collaborate on immersive, real-world scenarios in our simulated professional environment. This is where you'll tackle compulsory group projects, managing a construction project from inception to completion, dealing with live briefs on cost, programming, and risk.
London Site Visits and Field Trips: Apply your learning directly on site through regular visits to some of the capital's major construction projects, observing cutting-edge management techniques, health and safety protocols, and innovative technologies in action.
Optional Placement Year: Gain a significant competitive advantage by applying for a salaried industrial placement, building your professional network and CV with London-based companies from main contractors to specialist consultancies.
Inter-professional Project: Work collaboratively with students from architecture, surveying, and engineering on a major project, mirroring the multi-disciplinary team environment you will experience in your professional career in London.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates typically move into roles such as Construction Manager, Project Manager, Contracts Manager, or Site Manager. Because the course is designed around both traditional and contemporary management techniques and includes real-world projects:

University services: The School of the Built Environment offers guest lectures, site visits, and collaboration with employers; the Careers & Employability Service supports networking, CV/Portfolio advice and interview preparation.
Employment statistics and salary figures: Specific salary data isn’t provided for this course yet; however, many graduates report securing roles within the built environment sector soon after completing their studies.
University–industry partnerships: The course involves working with national and international organisations, using authentic project-based assessments, and fieldwork with nearby contractors and built environment firms in London.
Long-term accreditation value: The degree is accredited by RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) and APM (Association for Project Management); it is also seeking accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
Graduation outcomes: Graduates leave with the skills needed to deliver projects on time, within budget, meet quality standards, manage health & safety, work sustainably (low carbon) and advise clients on feasibility.

Further Academic Progression:
Graduates may go on to study master’s programmes such as MSc Construction Project Management, or related postgraduate qualifications, potentially at London Met (with a discount) or elsewhere, enhancing their specialisation, leadership & professional status.